Academic Transfer Advisor (Finance)

Department: Academic Transfer Advising Salary:
Description:

The Academic Transfer Advisor serves as a primary contact for all prospective undergraduate students and provides academic advising and guidance to all prospective students who may or may not be ready to officially apply for admission to UHCL. Supports and participates in office involvement in on-campus and off-campus student events for prospective students. Utilizing a developmental approach to aid student success, the Academic Transfer Advisor assists students with identifying academic goals through major exploration, developing academic plans, and making appropriate course selections. They will also advise newly admitted students admitted to UHCL during peak advising times.

*Please note, this position is based at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus and is a traveling position, with regular office hours held at local community colleges. The Academic Transfer advisor is primarily at the two San Jacinto College campuses, two days per week, and rotates among other top feeder colleges within a 60-mile radius two other days.

Duties:

• Provides academic advising and guidance to all prospective undergraduate students who may or may not be ready to officially apply for admission to UHCL. Supports and participates in office involvement in on-campus and off-campus student events for prospective students.
• Advises newly admitted students on their transfer credits, academic requirements, first-semester course selections, and University policies, and procedures to ensure a smooth transition to UHCL by serving as an advocate for students throughout their transfer experience up until census and they are fully transitioned to their assigned college professional academic advisor.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with our community college academic advisors to keep current on curriculum updates, academic processes, and academic policies.
• Serves as the primary advisor to identified Hawk Connection participants. Follows the communication plan to connect with students to ensure they are on track at their respective colleges, and to foster a relationship so that students stay connected and informed.
• Analyzes current programs or processes related to academic transfer advising and evaluates and recommends new techniques for delivery and execution of prospective student advising when necessary to improve processes.
• Leverages available technology (Transfer Credit Guide, EAB Transfer Portal, PeopleSoft, EAB/Navigate, Academic Advisement Report "DPR" etc.) to supplement the academic advising process and to track student success initiatives. Actively engages in professional development at the campus, local, state and national level, continuously seeking to improve techniques and skills in the field of academic advising and performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• One year of academic advising, student services or related customer services work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to provide excellent service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer and technology skills including Microsoft Office suite experience.
• Must have the ability to be creative with critical thinking and listening skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable of cultural awareness and have the ability to work with various populations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Strong social skills with the ability to collaborate with others in a team environment. Must be able to be an accountable and dependable team member.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to understand/interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to assimilate large amounts of information and recall that information frequently.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. This position also requires a motor vehicle background check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.